This Barley & Bulgur Salad is so nutritious and delicious. The fresh herbs, and nuts really make the perfect flavor combination that is the perfect salad to meal prep.
1 ½cupscooked pearl barley(about 3/4 cup dry pearl barley)
1 ½cups cooked bulgur(about 1/2-3/4 cup dry bulgur)
⅓cuppine nuts, toasted if desired
2cupschopped or shredded cooked chicken
14ozcan butter beans, drained and rinsed
1cupmarinated artichoke hearts, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
1cupchopped spinach
1 ½cupsdiced cucumber
1cupcubed white cheddar cheese
⅓cupchopped pistachios
¼cupchopped fresh mint
¼cupchopped fresh basil
For the dressing
⅓cupolive oil
½tbspdried oregano
1 ½tspsalt
½tsppepper
juiceof one lemon
2tbspred wine vinegar
2garlic cloves, pressed
1tbspliquid honey
Instructions
Cook the grains according to package instructions. While the grains are cooking, prepare the salad ingredients and make the dressing by whisking together all of the ingredients and set aside.
Add all of the salad ingredients to a bowl, drizzle the dressing over, toss and serve.
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If you can't find butter beans try cannellini or navy beans.
This salad is also great for meal prep; mix everything together except the herbs, divide into containers and top with fresh herbs. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days. Simply mix together and enjoy when ready to eat.